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Synology DiskStation DS225+ vs UGREEN NASync DXP4800 Plus

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The UGREEN NASync DXP4800 Plus scores 7.3/10 overall, ahead of the Synology DiskStation DS225+ at 4.5/10.

The Synology DiskStation DS225+ leads on software and ecosystem.

The UGREEN NASync DXP4800 Plus leads on storage capacity (bays, M.2), CPU and transcoding, networking, memory ceiling and openness.

The biggest difference is storage capacity (bays, M.2), where the UGREEN NASync DXP4800 Plus scores 8/10 to the Synology DiskStation DS225+'s 3/10.

Synology DiskStation DS225+

Synology DiskStation DS225+

4.5/10verdict: skip

The DS225+ suits home and small-office buyers who want Synology's DSM software for file sharing, backups, photos and a few cameras on two drives. Its 2.5GbE port and mature app set fit light, dependable storage duties. Media servers that need hardware transcoding, heavy container or VM use, and anyone wanting NVMe cache are poorly served by its 2019-era CPU, 6 GB RAM ceiling and lack of M.2 slots.

Typically about £339.98 in the UK when we researched itCheck price at Amazon UK (opens in a new tab, affiliate link)

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UGREEN NASync DXP4800 Plus

UGREEN NASync DXP4800 Plus

7.3/10verdict: buy

The UGREEN NASync DXP4800 Plus is for homelabbers and technical users who want four bays, two NVMe slots and 10GbE in one box. It suits people comfortable with a young operating system and some setup fiddling. It is a weaker fit for anyone who wants a NAS that works with no tinkering.

Typically about £529.98 in the UK when we researched itCheck price at Amazon UK (opens in a new tab, affiliate link)

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Scores, criterion by criterion

CriterionWeightSynology DiskStation DS225+UGREEN NASync DXP4800 Plus
Storage capacity (bays, M.2)20%3/108/10
CPU and transcoding20%3/107/10
Networking20%6/109/10
Memory ceiling15%3/107/10
Software and ecosystem15%8/105/10
Openness10%4/107/10
Overall4.5/107.3/10

Specifications

SpecSynology DiskStation DS225+UGREEN NASync DXP4800 Plus
Drive bays2 × 3.5" SATA HDD / 2.5" SATA SSD, hot-swappable4 x SATA, 3.5" or 2.5"
CPUIntel Celeron J4125, 4 cores / 4 threads, 64-bit, 2.0 GHz base / 2.7 GHz turbo, hardware encryption engineIntel Pentium Gold 8505 (Alder Lake), 5 cores / 6 threads, 1 P-core at 4.4 GHz + 4 E-cores at 3.3 GHz, 8MB cache
Memory2 GB DDR4 non-ECC installed, 1 slot, max 6 GB (2 GB + 4 GB)8GB DDR5-4800 SO-DIMM installed; upgrade ceiling 64GB per TechPowerUp, smarthomecompared and Android Central (Adorama states 32GB)
Networking1 × 1GbE RJ-45 + 1 × 2.5GbE RJ-451 x 10GbE (10GBASE-T, RJ45) + 1 x 2.5GbE
M.2 slotsNone2 x M.2 2280, PCIe 4.0 x4 NVMe
ExpansionNo expansion unit or PCIe slot; 2 × USB 3.2 Gen 12 x USB 3.2 Gen2 + 1 x USB-C (front), 2 x USB 2.0, 1 x HDMI 2.0b, SD card reader; no eSATA, no PCIe slot
Operating systemSynology DSMUGOS Pro 1.0.0.0556, based on Debian 12; boots from a 128GB SSD

Strengths and weaknesses

Synology DiskStation DS225+

  • + 2.5GbE port alongside a 1GbE port
  • + Mature DSM with SHR, snapshots and Hyper Backup
  • + Third-party drives supported again since DSM 7.3
  • − Quick Sync not enabled for Plex or Jellyfin
  • − Only 2 GB RAM installed, 6 GB maximum
  • − No M.2 slots, PCIe slot or expansion unit

Skip it if:

  • Plex or Jellyfin users who need supported hardware transcoding
  • Homelabbers wanting several VMs or many containers within a 6 GB limit
  • Buyers who want M.2 cache, PCIe expansion or a path to 10GbE
Read the full Synology DiskStation DS225+ review ›

UGREEN NASync DXP4800 Plus

  • + 10GbE plus 2.5GbE networking
  • + Four SATA bays and two PCIe 4.0 NVMe slots
  • + Owners praise quiet running and build quality
  • − UGOS Pro is described as immature or clunky
  • − Drive trays feel flimsy to some owners
  • − No PCIe slot and no eSATA

Skip it if:

  • Buyers who want a NAS with mature software that simply works
  • Anyone who needs a PCIe slot or eSATA port
  • Buyers who need a firm, confirmed RAM and drive capacity limit
Read the full UGREEN NASync DXP4800 Plus review ›

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